Sr. Family Services Specialist - Foster Care
Sr. Family Services Specialist - Foster Care
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$ 63835 - 78478
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General Summary
- Are you interested in making a positive impact in the community and in the lives of children and families in Charlottesville The Charlottesville Department of Social Services is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team who is highly motivated and who strives for success by demonstrating Charlottesvilles Core Values of Commitment Integrity Respect Innovation and Collaboration.
The Senior Family Services Specialistin the Charlottesville Department of Social Services performs difficult professional work in the support and assistance of agency clients with personal social health and economic needs with casework focused on the multifaceted concerns of families and children in foster care; provides consultation and support on area housing resources and services for child welfare involved families; does related work as required. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is performed independently with diverse functional areas and more specialization and ability to train others. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Social Services Family Services Supervisor.
The preferred hiring range for this position is between $30.69 $37.73 Hourly ($63835.20 $78478.40 Annually).Starting offer is based on applicable education experience and internal equity. This is a fulltime nonexempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employerpaid life insurance Citys retirement options gym membership reimbursement (up to $34/month) and continuing education/training opportunities.- For a general summary of benefits offered by the Cityplease click the benefits tab on this posting or visit City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRShowever the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Handles complex and difficult cases involving the protection and care of abandoned abused or neglected children and adults;
Assesses client needs counsels clients prepares in depth social studies in the formulation and delivery and assessment of service plans;
Coordinates specialized and complex departmental service programs such as adoption services etc.;
Coordinates treatment services clinics employment services vocational rehabilitation services etc.;
May make investigations and recommends custody in abuse or foster care cases assesses dysfunctional parties;
Performs work with specific ancillary agencies such as juvenile and domestic relations courts provides expert testimony and recommendations;
Leads the work of or consults with other service unit social workers or program staff;
Supervises graduate level students in their field experience;
Evaluates programs and services rendered to clients;
Represents the department and interprets agency programs to other agencies community groups and associations; develops community resources makes public presentations;
Maintains case records and prepares reports;
Testifies in court proceedings makes recommendations and petitions to legal authorities;
Executes financial documents related to case work;
May be asked to work during emergency operations as outlined in the department continuity of operations plan;
Performs related tasks as required.
Education Experience and Skills
- Minimum Requirements:
- At least three (3) years of prior progressively responsible work experience related to social work programs is required;
- Minimally requires a Bachelors degree in a Human Services field. (Minimally a Bachelors degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area per Section 22VACof the Administrative Code of Virginia may be substituted as equivalent.)
- Possession of a masters degree is preferred.
- Possession of a valid drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia or qualified and able to obtain a valid VA drivers license prior to starting the position(To view our driving eligibility requirements visit of all requirements for entry level as specified by the Virginia Department of Social Servicessuch as CPS Foster Care Adoption Foster Care Prevention and/or Child Welfare Intake.
Skills:Thorough knowledge of social economic and health problems; thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior; thorough knowledge of treatment and other service resources; thorough knowledge of child adolescent adult and geriatric behavior and the practices and techniques of interviewing counseling and investigating problems; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of child welfare substance abuse family services employment services public assistance and/or protective service work; ability to identify social problems and needs and to assess corrective treatment and/or services potential; ability to develop related plans; ability to work effectively through counseling and other methods; ability to independently plan and organize personal work and to lead other workers and to understand and interpret laws policies and regulations; ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with clients coworkers other professional and technical staff social agencies and the general public; ability to prepare detailed reports and maintain records. Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Work occurs in an office setting and may also occur in client homes meetings and collaboration in other community agencies and involvement in court hearings. Frequent contacts with individuals families extended families and other stakeholders other professionals and paraprofessionals requiring skill and tact in dealing with sensitive controversial and confidential material. Work may involve threatening and potentially dangerous settings and disturbing circumstances. May be required to be oncall and respond within certain timeframes.
A prehire background check will be conducted on all candidates who are selected for employment with the Department of Social Services. It will include a criminal record check and a child abuse/neglect registry search. Additionally a driving record check and education verification may be conducted if applicable.
Please note: The Charlottesville Department of Social Services is unable to hire any applicant intern or volunteer if the criminal record check reveals a conviction for or arrest awaiting final disposition of a barrier crime as set forth in 63.21719 of the Code of Virginia. Please click here for the list of barrier crimes: City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434)or .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and preemployment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
